Failed prep for colonoscopy: What can I do?

These pills were prescribed by my gastro... I did eat very light the two days before. I weigh 108lbs.. and the day before I did take 2/3 Dulcolax and then you take 12 (very large pills which I cut in half) and by 8:00 pm I was clear. My colonoscopy was scheduled for 3:00 pm the next day and I did not need to take the other 12 pills because my colon was clear. The pills are called Sutab. You can google it ... it's the easiest of all the preps I've had to do and since I'm 77 there will be no more.

bjmullins I hope Sutab is available on the Ontario Health Plan (in Canada)! I will have to check that out. I am waiting for an appointment for a colonoscopy. I had one polyp at my last colonoscopy five years ago. I am 77 too, so hope this will be my last if no more polyps are found.

@bjmullins
I have read about same once from another member and made a note of it.
I have great trouble getting good preps.
I’ll ask for these tablets if I have to torture myself again. I’m 79.

This was the easiest I've ever done and I've done at least 5 in my lifetime. Nothing can be simpler than taking pills and drinking water.

Vero165,
I did you know you had a rectovaginal fistula, symptoms, tests, etc. and how are you doing?

@celia16
Symptoms of a rectovaginal fistula:
* first, recurring vaginal infections, which disappeared so to say;
* vaginal gases clearly not related to sexual activity, noticeable due to their timing and the amount; sometimes I could feel gases forming in my rectum and shortly after coming out of my vagina;
* foul smelling vaginal secretions, more and more smelling of feces and basically the color feces, sometimes just before having to go to the bathroom, but mainly right after.

Right now I'm in the midst of my prep (exactly the same as for a colonoscopy) before my surgery tomorrow mid-morning. Two weeks ago, the surgeon had said the surgery would last 3 hours, but today, he said it would last at least 4 hours. I've had agitated nights, but I can't wait to get rid of the fistula.

Verol65,
Thanks for letting me know. I’m now thinking that’s not what I have. I guess they’ll sort it out at my upcoming appointment.

I’m sending positive thoughts and well wishes for your surgery tomorrow. I know you’ll be so glad when it’s done and you’re healing. Please post updates, as you can. Take care!🧸🙏💐

Had my first one today. All went well with prep. Had multiple yellow watery stools at end prep. I mean at least 8! It all looked like it worked. Follow everything . Today doctor said “bad prep” could not see transverse nor ascending because of stool?!?! Have pictures. Im frustrated. How is that possible? They want to try again in one month. Im not doing that unless i get a good explanation of how this could happen! Could stool be stuck for some other reason? I had endoscopy GERD knew i had it just confirming and colo was just to get it over with my cologuard was neg and my genetic test negative no family hx. I trust doctors i know them. Had pay cash ins not covering at all! Im a fairly good eater love fruits and vegetables fairly good health pretty active and not overweight no meds .

My colonoscopy failed last October so I got another one this month and I was clean.
I started taking 1 capful of Miralax every morning a week before. I started eating all junk food and cut out the fiber.
2 days before start a clear liquid diet only. At 3 pm put 64 oz of Powerade into a pitcher and add 255 grams of Miralax. At 5 pm start drinking 6-8oz every 20 minutes until gone. Clear liquids only that night. 1 day before procedure mix the 1 gallon of nulytely and refrigerate. At 4pm start drinking it 8-10oz every 10-15 minutes until 1/2 of it is gone. At 7 pm take 2 ducolax tablets. Clear liquids only the rest of the night. 4 hours before your procedure drink the 1/2 gallon until gone. Don’t eat anything and no drinks 2 hours before your appointment. I was clean after doing this 2 day clean out. I was starving for food. Good luck!

I have failed twice on miralax and dulcolax getting very sick and cancelling. This is worth a try but would like more information on it also. Thanks!